Just a 1 hour drive north of Mission Beach and you'll have arrived at one of the Tropical Coast's prettiest freshwater swimming spots.

Josephine Falls in the Wooroonooran National Park is 75km south of Cairns. Turn off the Bruce Highway 2km south of Mirriwinni and drive 8km to Josephine Falls. Access is possible by conventional vehicle.

If you prefer to rough it, then limited bush camping opportunities exist as part of the Bartle Frere trail. These are ‘hike-in’ sites and the camper needs to be totally self-sufficient. Here too, camping permits are required andfees apply.